Kato Public Charter School vs Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kato Public Charter School
Mankato · Charter high · Grades 6–12
77 students
Monroe Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Kato Public Charter School Mankato, Minnesota | Monroe Elementary North Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #418 of 433 | #406 of 923 |
| National rank | #15521 of 16,910 | #10742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 77 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 64% |
| city | Mankato | North Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 18.6).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 5%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 24.5%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 76.6%).
- •Kato Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 77.
- •Kato Public Charter School is a charter school while Monroe Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kato Public Charter School better than Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kato Public Charter School and Monroe Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mankato and North Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kato Public Charter School: 77. Monroe Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kato Public Charter School and Monroe Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Kato Public Charter School is 418th of 433 and Monroe Elementary is 406th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).